OS not found.

[WooDChiP]

I just disconnected and reconnected the HD from one of my computers and now
when I start it up it says no operating system found. It was windows 98 and
I don't have the 98 disk anymore.

 

[Rick]

"No Operating System Found" is an error from your BIOS. This tells us your hard drive is no longer bootable for whatever reason. Just so you know - this isn't a Windows problem - this is a drive, file system or boot record problem.

Make sure you remove any floppy disks that may be inserted into your floppy drive. Ensure you've connected the drive properly and master & slave settings are properly set. Double check and triple check both the power and data cables connected to your drive at both ends. Lastly, enter the CMOS/BIOS setup and ensure the boot device order is correct.

 

[Rick]

Moved this thread to the approriate forum.

 

[Samstoned]

unplug from wall
disconnect hdd, plug in and boot to bios
set bios to boot first from hdd
save F10
unplug from wall
connect hdd, plug in and boot to bios
set to LBA if bios see's drive
reboot

 

[smore9648]

Ensure you IDE cable is properly seated and check you jumper and ensure its on the proper setting for primary